Question

1. the pollutants associated with eutrophication are ______.

○ nitrates and pathogens
○ heavy metals
○ pathogens and inorganic chemicals
○ nitrates and phosphates

Explanation:

Eutrophication is driven by excess nutrient enrichment, specifically nitrogen (as nitrates) and phosphorus (as phosphates), which trigger excessive algal growth in water bodies. The other options do not relate to the nutrient overload that causes this process.

Answer:

nitrates and phosphates